2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 535 kg more than 2007 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Discovery | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1870 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 66 L |