2002 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2008 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Liana is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Barchetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Barchetta would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Liana. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 420 kg more than 2002 Fiat Barchetta.
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, 2008 Suzuki Liana (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Liana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Barchetta | 2008 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Barchetta | Liana |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2490 mm |
