2007 Kia Rio vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rio would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 478 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio.
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, 2008 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rio | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Kia | Rover |
Model | Rio | 75 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1525 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |