1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 52 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (180 HP) has 113 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 50 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | 88 | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2700 mm |
