2008 Rover 75 vs. 2010 Honda Accord

To start off, 2010 Honda Accord 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 2,497 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 91 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.

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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord. 2010 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Rover 75 2010 Honda Accord
Make Rover Honda
Model 75 Accord
Year Released 2008 2010
Engine Size 2497 cc 2400 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 190 HP
Torque 240 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1535 kg 1444 kg
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 4851 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2741 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 70 L


 

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