2008 Rover 75 vs. 2010 Citroen C6
To start off, 2010 Citroen C6 is newer by 2 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C6 weights approximately 280 kg more 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, 2010 Citroen C6 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75. 2010 Citroen C6 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. 2010 Citroen C6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 75 | 2010 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Rover | Citroen |
| Model | 75 | C6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 209 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
