2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1493 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Suzuki Equator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Equator |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 261 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.3 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |