2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1988 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Suzuki Alto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Suzuki Alto would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Suzuki Alto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1988 Suzuki Alto | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Discovery | Alto |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 30 L |