2006 Rover 75 vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 5 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 Rover 75.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 75 | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Rover | Mazda |
| Model | 75 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
