2000 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2001 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 2001 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Samurai 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, 2000 Honda Civic (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2001 Suzuki Samurai | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Samurai |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |