 | Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS AllGrip
Sterckeman Starlett 330 CP |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS AllGrip with a Sterckeman Starlett 330 CP with an actual weight of 845 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Suzuki is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Sterckeman with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
198
290
Mountains
Risk of snaking
217
258
Weight ratio: 54% (62% of kerbweight)
845 kg
1570 kg
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| Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS AllGrip
Sterckeman Starlett 330 CP | |
Actual Weights
- Sterckeman Starlett 330 CP: 845 kg.
- Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS AllGrip: 1570 kg.
- Noseweight: 60 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 54%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 198 points).
- Speeds of 69 mph (111 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 290 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 22 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 217 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2200 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 60 mph (96 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Suzuki is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 54%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 62%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 258 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
- Performance is fairly good.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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