2002 Daihatsu Altis vs. 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, both 2002 Daihatsu Altis and 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+ were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daihatsu Altis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daihatsu Altis (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daihatsu Altis should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daihatsu Altis weights approximately 545 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+. 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, 2002 Daihatsu Altis (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+. (101 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Daihatsu Altis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daihatsu Altis | 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Suzuki |
| Model | Altis | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2250 mm |
