1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (93 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | 88 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2210 mm |
