2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 515 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (178 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Defender | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 126 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1355 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |