2004 Toyota Yaris vs. 2004 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2004 Toyota Yaris 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 44 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Swift weights approximately 150 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2004 Suzuki Swift (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (94 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Suzuki Swift will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 2004 Suzuki Swift has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Suzuki Swift will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Toyota Yaris | 2004 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Toyota | Suzuki |
Model | Yaris | Swift |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |