1990 Dodge Spirit vs. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1990 Dodge Spirit. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1990 Dodge Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 154 kg more than 1990 Dodge Spirit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Dodge Spirit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi 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, 1990 Dodge Spirit (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Spirit | 2013 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Dodge | Suzuki |
| Model | Spirit | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2211 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
