2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1998 Suzuki X90
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Suzuki X90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Suzuki X90 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1998 Suzuki X90. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1998 Suzuki X90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1604 kg more than 1998 Suzuki X90. 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Suzuki X90. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Suzuki X90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1998 Suzuki X90 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Defender | X90 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2210 mm |
