2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Range Rover | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2510 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
