1990 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Liana is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 202 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 2004 Suzuki Liana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Liana 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, both vehicles can yield 144 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2004 Suzuki Liana has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Suzuki Liana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2004 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Liana |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
