1987 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1998 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 1987 Honda Civic and 1998 Suzuki Vitara are equipped with a 1,590 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1998 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 90 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic.
Because 1998 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Suzuki 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, 1987 Honda Civic (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Suzuki Vitara. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 1998 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2210 mm |
