2005 Holden Cruze vs. 2005 Suzuki Reno
To start off, both 2005 Holden Cruze and 2005 Suzuki Reno were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Reno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Reno (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Reno should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Reno weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Holden Cruze is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Suzuki Reno. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Holden Cruze 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 Reno (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Reno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Cruze. 2005 Suzuki Reno has automatic transmission and 2005 Holden Cruze has manual transmission. 2005 Holden Cruze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Suzuki Reno will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Cruze | 2005 Suzuki Reno | |
Make | Holden | Suzuki |
Model | Cruze | Reno |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2490 mm |