2001 Suzuki Samurai vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, both 2001 Suzuki Samurai and 2001 Toyota RunX were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota RunX (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota RunX weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Toyota RunX (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. 2001 Toyota RunX has automatic transmission and 2001 Suzuki Samurai has manual transmission. 2001 Suzuki Samurai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota RunX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Suzuki Samurai | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Samurai | RunX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
