2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Swift would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Swift. (91 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 725 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Suzuki Swift. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Swift. (116 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Swift. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2006 Suzuki Swift has manual transmission. 2006 Suzuki Swift will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Freelander | Swift |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
