2005 Dodge Stratus vs. 2005 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Stratus (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Stratus weights approximately 508 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Alto. 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, 2005 Dodge Stratus (214 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (87 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Stratus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Stratus | 2005 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Dodge | Suzuki |
| Model | Stratus | Alto |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 1061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 35 L |
