2003 Renault Be Bop vs. 2008 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2008 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Be Bop. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Be Bop would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki SX4 (118 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Renault Be Bop. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Be Bop. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 148 kg more than 2003 Renault Be Bop. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 SX4 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Be Bop. (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Be Bop.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Be Bop | 2008 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Be Bop | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
