2008 Volkswagen Bora vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 75 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 77 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.
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 Volkswagen Bora (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75. 2004 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Bora | 2004 Rover 75 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Rover |
Model | Bora | 75 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1373 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |