2000 Ford Laser vs. 2001 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2001 Suzuki Liana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Liana. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Ford Laser.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2000 Ford Laser (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Laser | 2001 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Laser | Liana |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |
