2005 Rover Streetwise vs. 2005 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, both 2005 Rover Streetwise and 2005 Suzuki Ignis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Ignis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Ignis (98 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Ignis should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover Streetwise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Ignis weights approximately 423 kg more than 2005 Rover Streetwise. 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 Suzuki Ignis (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Ignis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover Streetwise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rover Streetwise | 2005 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Streetwise | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 41 L |
