2010 Honda Element vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 59 kg more than 2005 Rover 75.
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, 2005 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Element | 2005 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Element | 75 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
