2002 Toyota Solara vs. 2010 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2010 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki SX4. (133 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2002 Toyota Solara.
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, 2010 Suzuki SX4 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Solara | 2010 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Suzuki |
| Model | Solara | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2438 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
