2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 402 kg more than 2004 Suzuki XL7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Discovery | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 64 L |
