2001 Smart ForFour vs. 2001 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2001 Smart ForFour 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 34 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Liana should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 165 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Suzuki Liana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForFour | 2001 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Smart | Suzuki |
| Model | ForFour | Liana |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
