1998 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2001 Suzuki Ignis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1034 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Suzuki Ignis | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Discovery | Ignis |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |