2011 BMW X6 vs. 2001 Rover 75
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 10 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Rover 75. (175 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 625 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 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW X6 | 2001 Rover 75 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | X6 | 75 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1983 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2830 mm |
