2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Suzuki Liana were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 200 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Suzuki Liana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Corvette | Liana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
