1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 2011 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2011 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki SX4. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 590 kg more than 2011 Suzuki SX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Suzuki SX4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki SX4 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki SX4. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 2011 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Suzuki |
| Model | Sovereign | SX4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2499 mm |
