2001 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Suzuki Alto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Suzuki Alto would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Suzuki Alto.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Civic (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 1988 Suzuki Alto | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Alto |
Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 55 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 30 L |