2008 Rover 75 vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rover 75 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. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 98 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75. 2009 Subaru Legacy 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. 2009 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Rover 75 | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Rover | Subaru |
Model | 75 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2457 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |