2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Suzuki Reno
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Suzuki Reno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Suzuki Reno would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Reno. (128 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Reno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1653 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Reno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Suzuki Reno. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Reno. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Reno. 2009 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 Suzuki Reno has manual transmission. 2008 Suzuki Reno will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Suzuki Reno | |
Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
Model | Discovery | Reno |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2718 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 55 L |