1998 Suzuki Vitara vs. 2000 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2000 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. Both 1998 Suzuki Vitara and 2000 Suzuki Vitara are equipped with a 1,590 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Suzuki Vitara (79 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1998 Suzuki Vitara.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Suzuki Vitara (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Suzuki Vitara | 2000 Suzuki Vitara | |
Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
Model | Vitara | Vitara |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2490 mm |