2003 Fiat Idea vs. 2004 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Liana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Idea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Idea would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Idea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Liana (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Idea. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Liana should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Idea weights approximately 45 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Liana.
Because 2004 Suzuki Liana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Idea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Liana will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Fiat Idea (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Idea | 2004 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Idea | Liana |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
