2005 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2005 Pontiac Vibe and 2005 Suzuki Liana were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Vibe (170 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 77 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Pontiac Vibe (172 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
Model | Vibe | Liana |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 145 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |