2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2009 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 725 kg more than 2009 Suzuki XL7.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Suzuki XL7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki XL7. (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Discovery | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
