2005 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki XL7 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 430 kg more than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Discovery | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
