 | Rover 75 1.8 16v
Sprite Alpine 2 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Rover 75 1.8 16v with a Sprite Alpine 2 with an actual weight of 1150 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Rover is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Sprite with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
183
80
Mountains
Risk of snaking
172
192
Weight ratio: 69% (78% of kerbweight)
1150 kg
1675 kg
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| Rover 75 1.8 16v
Sprite Alpine 2 | |
Actual Weights
- Sprite Alpine 2: 1150 kg.
- Rover 75 1.8 16v: 1675 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 69%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 183 points).
- Speeds of 66 mph (107 km/h) to 73 mph (117 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 80 points).
- Slightly higher revs (3100 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 24 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 172 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (5200 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 56 mph (91 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Rover is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 69%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 78%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 192 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
- Performance is sufficient.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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