2008 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Suzuki Reno
To start off, both 2008 Ford Galaxy and 2008 Suzuki Reno were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Galaxy (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Reno. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Reno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 248 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Reno. 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, 2008 Ford Galaxy (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Reno. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Reno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Suzuki Reno | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Galaxy | Reno |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
