2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2010 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2010 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Vitara | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
