1984 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 26 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 838 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4501 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |