2008 Rover 75 vs. 2008 Opel Insignia

To start off, both 2008 Rover 75 and 2008 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Insignia (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Rover 75. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 75.

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 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Insignia. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Insignia. 2008 Opel Insignia has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Rover 75 2008 Opel Insignia
Make Rover Opel
Model 75 Insignia
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1951 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1856 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1498 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2737 mm


 

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