2008 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2008 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Kalos and 2008 Suzuki Liana were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Kalos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Kalos (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Liana. (90 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Kalos should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Kalos.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Kalos (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Liana. (116 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Kalos | 2008 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Kalos | Liana |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
