2001 Rover 45 vs. 2001 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2001 Rover 45 and 2001 Suzuki Liana were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Suzuki Liana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki Liana (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Liana should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 Rover 45. 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, 2001 Suzuki Liana (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 45. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Suzuki Liana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Rover 45 | 2001 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | 45 | Liana |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |
