1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto 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 37 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 548 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. 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 1989 Honda Concerto. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto 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:
1989 Honda Concerto | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Concerto | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4501 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2639 mm |