1992 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1992 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Accord | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Accord | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
