2005 Suzuki Vitara vs. 2005 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, both 2005 Suzuki Vitara 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Ignis (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Ignis should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Ignis weights approximately 455 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Suzuki Ignis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Ignis. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Suzuki Vitara | 2005 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Vitara | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2370 mm |
