2000 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Liana is newer by 5 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Liana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 65 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Suzuki Liana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic 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, 2005 Suzuki Liana (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Liana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Liana |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
