2009 Lada 21 vs. 2009 Suzuki Splash
To start off, both 2009 Lada 21 and 2009 Suzuki Splash were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Splash (93 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Lada 21. (90 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Splash should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada 21 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Splash.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Lada 21 (131 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Splash. (118 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Lada 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada 21 | 2009 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Lada | Suzuki |
| Model | 21 | Splash |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
