2000 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2005 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jeep Wrangler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jeep Wrangler would be higher. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Wrangler (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 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, 2000 Jeep Wrangler (193 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jeep Wrangler | 2005 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Jeep | Suzuki |
| Model | Wrangler | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
