2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki Swift would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1345 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Swift.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Suzuki Swift. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Swift. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Swift. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2001 Suzuki Swift has manual transmission. 2001 Suzuki Swift will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Discovery | Swift |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1324 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 66 L |