The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums - View Single Post - swap 75 Connie Diesel Auto for X Type Jag

boater · 9th November 2014, 18:55

Hi Tankie

I have a 75 diesel tourer and an X Type diesel saloon.

They are quite different cars although both are likeable and practical in different ways.

My X is a 2.2 diesel which is rated at 152 HP and the 75 has had the 160 upgrade so on paper should perform in a similar way. In reality the X is much more responsive and is undoubtedly the quickest (probably down to the turbo). However, the Rover is more flexible and the quieter of the two. Both are economical but the Jag just edges it.

On the road the Jag is a harder ride being the Sport version with low profile tyres. The Rover is a more comfortable ride and this is helped further by more comfortable seats.

I think that overall the Rover is the least expensive to run, the Jag being more to insure and for parts but there is not a great deal in it.

Hope this helps.

9th November 2014, 18:55	#4
boater Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rotherham Posts: 232 Thanks: 107 Thanked 73 Times in 46 Posts	Hi Tankie I have a 75 diesel tourer and an X Type diesel saloon. They are quite different cars although both are likeable and practical in different ways. My X is a 2.2 diesel which is rated at 152 HP and the 75 has had the 160 upgrade so on paper should perform in a similar way. In reality the X is much more responsive and is undoubtedly the quickest (probably down to the turbo). However, the Rover is more flexible and the quieter of the two. Both are economical but the Jag just edges it. On the road the Jag is a harder ride being the Sport version with low profile tyres. The Rover is a more comfortable ride and this is helped further by more comfortable seats. I think that overall the Rover is the least expensive to run, the Jag being more to insure and for parts but there is not a great deal in it. Hope this helps.