2001 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic 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 42 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Jimny 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 Civic (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. (104 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2005 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Jimny |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |