2008 Rover 75 vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. 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 345 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Rover 75 | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 75 | 146 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 75.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |