2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 75 would be higher. At 1,796 cc, 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2005 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2005 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mini Cooper | 2005 Rover 75 | |
Make | Mini | Rover |
Model | Cooper | 75 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1415 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |