2001 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2001 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Accord (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Accord weights approximately 300 kg more than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Suzuki Vitara 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, 2001 Honda Accord (189 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Accord | 1988 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Accord | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2210 mm |
