2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,494 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 755 kg more than 2006 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 Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (213 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Discovery | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2493 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 66 L |