2006 Volvo S80 vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, both 2006 Volvo S80 and 2006 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S80 (198 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Rover 75. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 75 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2006 Volvo S80.
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 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S80. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Volvo S80 | 2006 Rover 75 | |
Make | Volvo | Rover |
Model | S80 | 75 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2435 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |