2005 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Pride Wagon would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 690 kg more than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi 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, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Pride Wagon. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Pride Wagon has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Pride Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Kia Pride Wagon | 2013 Suzuki Kizashi | |
Make | Kia | Suzuki |
Model | Pride Wagon | Kizashi |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |