2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 6 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 2005 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Cruze | 75 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1400 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |
