2002 Honda Acty vs. 2004 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Acty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Acty would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 340 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.
Because 2004 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Acty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Samurai 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, 2002 Honda Acty (139 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Acty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Acty | 2004 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Acty | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 660 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1180 kg |
