2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1985 Suzuki SJ 410
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Suzuki SJ 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Suzuki SJ 410 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1985 Suzuki SJ 410. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1985 Suzuki SJ 410.
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 LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Suzuki SJ 410. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Suzuki SJ 410.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover LR2 | 1985 Suzuki SJ 410 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | LR2 | SJ 410 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2040 mm |
