Suzuki Samurai 1992 vs Land Rover Defender 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki Samurai) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Land Rover Defender) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 64 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 100 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 18.6 seconds | |
| Suzuki Samurai engine produces 49 HP less power than Land Rover Defender, whereas torque is 165 NM less than Land Rover Defender. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 10.1 | |
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The Suzuki Samurai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Samurai consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Defender, which means that by driving the Suzuki Samurai over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 490 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Land Rover Defender gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.44 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.53 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 2.04 m | |
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Suzuki Samurai is smaller. Suzuki Samurai is 116 cm shorter than the Land Rover Defender, 26 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Samurai is 38 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`330 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 6600 | |
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