1996 Skoda Felicia vs. 1996 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 1996 Skoda Felicia and 1996 Suzuki Samurai were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Samurai (69 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Samurai should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 45 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Samurai.
Because 1996 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Skoda Felicia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Samurai 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, 1996 Suzuki Samurai (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (100 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Samurai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Skoda Felicia | 1996 Suzuki Samurai | |
Make | Skoda | Suzuki |
Model | Felicia | Samurai |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 69 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2490 mm |