2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 Luxury 4WD vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2
To start off, both 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 Luxury 4WD and 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 Luxury 4WD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 Luxury 4WD (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2. (126 HP @ 2900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 Luxury 4WD should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 Luxury 4WD weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 Luxury 4WD (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2. (174 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 Luxury 4WD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 Luxury 4WD has automatic transmission and 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2 has manual transmission. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 Luxury 4WD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 Luxury 4WD | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2 | |
Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
Model | Grand Vitara | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |