2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Forenza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki Forenza (127 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Forenza should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 990 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Forenza.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Suzuki Forenza. 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 2008 Suzuki Forenza. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Forenza.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Suzuki Forenza | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Defender | Forenza |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |