2004 Suzuki Samurai vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2004 Suzuki Samurai and 2004 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 163 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Samurai 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 Toyota Corolla (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Suzuki Samurai | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Samurai | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
