2008 Rover 75 vs. 2012 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2012 Toyota Yaris is newer by 4 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 484 kg more than 2012 Toyota Yaris.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Rover 75 | 2012 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | 75 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1041 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 42 L |