2005 Suzuki Swift vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2005 Suzuki Swift and 2005 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Swift is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Swift (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Swift weights approximately 56 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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 Swift (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (91 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Swift will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Suzuki Swift | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Swift | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
