2006 Rover 75 vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (217 HP) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Rover 75. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 529 kg more than 2006 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 75 | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 75 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |
