2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1993 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Suzuki Swift would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1993 Suzuki Swift. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1993 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1878 kg more than 1993 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Suzuki Swift. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Suzuki Swift. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1993 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Discovery | Swift |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
