2001 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Swift is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Fiesta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (91 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Swift weights approximately 69 kg more than 2001 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2001 Ford Fiesta (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (116 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Fiesta | Swift |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 976 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |