2005 Suzuki Swift vs. 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, both 2005 Suzuki Swift and 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Swift. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 266 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.
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 Chevrolet Cobalt (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Swift. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Suzuki Swift | 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | Suzuki | Chevrolet |
| Model | Swift | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
