2008 Nissan Livina vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 935 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Because 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Livina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Livina | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
Model | Livina | Kizashi |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2400 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 63 L |