2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 635 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Rover 75 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Silverado | 75 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |