2004 Holden Barina vs. 2004 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2004 Holden Barina and 2004 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki Swift is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Swift (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Holden Barina. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Barina weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Swift.
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, 2004 Suzuki Swift (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Barina. (121 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Suzuki Swift will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Holden Barina | 2004 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Holden | Suzuki |
Model | Barina | Swift |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2400 mm |