1999 Dodge Stealth vs. 2000 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2000 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Stealth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Stealth would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Stealth (283 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 500 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (138 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Stealth | 2000 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Dodge | Suzuki |
| Model | Stealth | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2210 mm |
