2008 Kia Picanto vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 75 weights approximately 522 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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 (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Picanto | 2006 Rover 75 | |
Make | Kia | Rover |
Model | Picanto | 75 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 99 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |