2009 Lada Kalina vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki XL7 would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (250 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Kalina | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Lada | Suzuki |
| Model | Kalina | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
