2008 Suzuki Swift vs. 2008 Suzuki Reno
To start off, both 2008 Suzuki Swift 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki Reno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki Reno (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Swift. (91 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Reno should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Swift weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Reno.
Because 2008 Suzuki Swift is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Suzuki Reno. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Swift 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 Reno (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Swift. (116 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Reno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Suzuki Swift | 2008 Suzuki Reno | |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Swift | Reno |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1328 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
