2001 Fiat Doblo vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Liana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Liana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Liana (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Liana should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Liana.
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 Suzuki Liana (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Liana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Doblo | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Doblo | Liana |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |
