2002 Opel Agila vs. 2009 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Alto is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Agila would be higher. At 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Opel Agila is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Alto (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Opel Agila. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Alto should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Agila weights approximately 130 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Alto.
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, 2009 Suzuki Alto (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Agila. (89 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Alto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Agila | 2009 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Agila | Alto |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
