2008 Lexus GX vs. 2008 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2008 Lexus GX and 2008 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus GX (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Swift. (101 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus GX weights approximately 850 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Suzuki Swift. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Lexus GX 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, 2008 Lexus GX (438 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Swift. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus GX | 2008 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Lexus | Suzuki |
| Model | GX | Swift |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4670 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |
