1987 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Liana is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Liana. (90 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 100 kg more than 1987 Honda Accord.
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, 1987 Honda Accord (167 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Liana. (116 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Accord | 2008 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Accord | Liana |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
