2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2000 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Vitara 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 41 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (79 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1718 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. 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 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2000 Suzuki Vitara | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Defender | Vitara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
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 |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2490 mm |