2005 Scion xA vs. 2005 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 2005 Scion xA and 2005 Suzuki Samurai 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 Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Scion xA (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Scion xA should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Scion xA.
Because 2005 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Scion xA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Samurai 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 Scion xA (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Scion xA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Scion xA | 2005 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Scion | Suzuki |
| Model | xA | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
