2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1673 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. 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 Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. (104 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Discovery | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 16.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 40 L |
