2008 Rover 75 vs. 2011 Proton Savvy

To start off, 2011 Proton Savvy 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 572 kg more than 2011 Proton Savvy.

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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Proton Savvy. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Proton Savvy.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Rover 75 2011 Proton Savvy
Make Rover Proton
Model 75 Savvy
Year Released 2008 2011
Engine Size 2497 cc 1149 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 74 HP
Torque 240 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 69.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 76.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.8 seconds 14.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1535 kg 963 kg
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 3720 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2400 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.9 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 40 L


 

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