2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1321 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. 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 LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2008 Suzuki Jimny has manual transmission. 2008 Suzuki Jimny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover LR3 | 2008 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | LR3 | Jimny |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 69.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2466 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |