1999 Honda City vs. 2011 Suzuki Splash
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Splash 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 1,342 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Splash. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Splash weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Honda City.
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, 1999 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Splash. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 2011 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | City | Splash |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
