2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Rover 75

To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 245 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.

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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Accord 2008 Rover 75
Make Honda Rover
Model Accord 75
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2352 cc 2497 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 0 HP
Torque 220 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 65 L


 

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