1984 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Alto is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (60 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Alto weights approximately 15 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Suzuki Alto (178 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Alto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2005 Suzuki Alto has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Suzuki Alto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2005 Suzuki Alto | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Alto |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1061 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 72 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 35 L |