2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2004 Pontiac Aztek
To start off, both 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2004 Pontiac Aztek were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Aztek is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Aztek (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Aztek should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Aztek weights approximately 365 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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, 2004 Pontiac Aztek (298 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Aztek will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2004 Pontiac Aztek | |
| Make | Suzuki | Pontiac |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Aztek |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 69 L |
