1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (331 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2007 Suzuki XL7 has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Suzuki XL7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | 109 | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 252 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
