2000 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 6 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 2,734 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (171 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (128 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
