2008 Kia Carens vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 2 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75. 2008 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 2006 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2006 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carens | 2006 Rover 75 | |
Make | Kia | Rover |
Model | Carens | 75 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |