2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 210 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Trans Sport | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2700 mm |
