2000 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Suzuki Reno
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Reno is newer by 7 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Reno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Reno (127 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Reno should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Reno.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Suzuki Reno. 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, 2007 Suzuki Reno (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Reno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2007 Suzuki Reno | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Reno |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
