1997 Lancia Zeta vs. 2000 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2000 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lancia Zeta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lancia Zeta would be higher. Both 1997 Lancia Zeta and 2000 Suzuki Samurai are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lancia Zeta (145 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 470 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Lancia Zeta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1997 Lancia Zeta (235 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lancia Zeta | 2000 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Lancia | Suzuki |
| Model | Zeta | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
