2003 Rover City vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2004 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rover City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rover City would be higher. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2003 Rover City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (250 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm). This means 2004 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rover City | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | City | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 64 L |
