2009 BMW M6 vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 5 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2004 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (418 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | M6 | 75 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
