2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2008 Suzuki SX4 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki SX4. (118 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 828 kg more than 2008 Suzuki SX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki SX4. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Suzuki SX4 | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Defender | SX4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |