2008 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, both 2008 Honda Ridgeline 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 75 (257 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75. 2008 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Ridgeline | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Ridgeline | 75 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 257 HP |
Torque | 333 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 65 L |