2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1996 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 875 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (120 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1996 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Discovery | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 1904 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
