2008 Nissan Tiida vs. 2008 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Tiida and 2008 Suzuki SX4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki SX4 (118 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Tiida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2008 Nissan Tiida. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Suzuki SX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Tiida. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki SX4 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 Suzuki SX4 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Tiida.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Tiida | 2008 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | Tiida | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 15.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1389 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
