2008 Rover 75 vs. 2011 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2011 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 3 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 104 kg more than 2011 Nissan Qashqai.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. (193 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. 2008 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 75 | 2011 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 75 | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
