2008 Rover 75 vs. 2008 Dacia Sandero
To start off, both 2008 Rover 75 and 2008 Dacia Sandero were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 424 kg more than 2008 Dacia Sandero.
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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 75 | 2008 Dacia Sandero | |
| Make | Rover | Dacia |
| Model | 75 | Sandero |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1596 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 11.5 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 | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
