2000 Suzuki Swift vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2005 Toyota Yaris is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Swift would be higher. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Yaris (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Yaris (171 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Swift. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Suzuki Swift | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Swift | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2610 mm |
