2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2007 Ford Fiesta and 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Grand 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, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Fiesta | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
