2003 Suzuki Lapin vs. 2003 Toyota Echo
To start off, both 2003 Suzuki Lapin and 2003 Toyota Echo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Echo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Echo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Lapin. (62 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Lapin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Echo weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Lapin. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Toyota Echo (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Lapin. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Lapin.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Suzuki Lapin | 2003 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Lapin | Echo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
