2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 2005 Ford Expedition 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (41 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 403 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (41 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Alto. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2005 Suzuki Alto has manual transmission. 2005 Suzuki Alto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2005 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Expedition | Alto |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 35 L |
