2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Alto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Alto would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1240 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Alto.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Suzuki Alto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (178 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Alto. 2005 Suzuki Alto has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Suzuki Alto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Defender | Alto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 35 L |
