1999 Honda City vs. 2007 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, 2007 Isuzu Ascender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Isuzu Ascender (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City.
Because 2007 Isuzu Ascender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Isuzu Ascender 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 Isuzu Ascender (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City. 2007 Isuzu Ascender has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda City has manual transmission. 1999 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Isuzu Ascender will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 2007 Isuzu Ascender | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | City | Ascender |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |
