1999 Honda City vs. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 12 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 530 kg more than 1999 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | City | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
