2000 Suzuki Vitara vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q5 weights approximately 625 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.
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, 2012 Audi Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (138 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. 2012 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 2000 Suzuki Vitara has manual transmission. 2000 Suzuki Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Suzuki Vitara | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Audi |
| Model | Vitara | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2807 mm |
