2003 Rover Streetwise vs. 2003 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, both 2003 Rover Streetwise and 2003 Suzuki Vitara were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rover Streetwise (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rover Streetwise should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rover Streetwise weights approximately 120 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Rover Streetwise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover Streetwise. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover Streetwise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rover Streetwise | 2003 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Streetwise | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
