2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, both 2001 Land Rover Discovery and 2001 Suzuki Ignis were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 964 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2001 Suzuki Ignis has manual transmission. 2001 Suzuki Ignis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Discovery | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 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 | 341 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
