2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2005 Ford Fiesta and 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 416 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Fiesta | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 994 kg | 1410 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
