2010 Dodge Charger vs. 2001 Rover 75
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 Rover 75. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 121 kg more than 2001 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Rover 75 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Charger | 2001 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Dodge | Rover |
| Model | Charger | 75 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5083 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1478 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3048 mm | 2830 mm |
