2008 Nissan Livina vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Livina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Livina would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 827 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Livina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Livina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan Livina | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
Model | Livina | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2393 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 166 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 66 L |