2005 Holden Frontera vs. 2005 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2005 Holden Frontera and 2005 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Swift. (100 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Frontera should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Frontera weights approximately 605 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Holden Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Suzuki Swift. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Holden Frontera 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 Holden Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Swift. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Swift. 2005 Suzuki Swift has automatic transmission and 2005 Holden Frontera has manual transmission. 2005 Holden Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Suzuki Swift will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Frontera | 2005 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Holden | Suzuki |
| Model | Frontera | Swift |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
