2008 Rover 75 vs. 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, both 2008 Rover 75 and 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 75 (256 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75. 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 75 | 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 75 | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
