2008 Rover 75 vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 49 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Rover 75 | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Rover | Subaru |
Model | 75 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |