2002 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Suzuki Swift would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Suzuki Swift (102 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 516 kg more than 1986 Suzuki Swift.
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, 2002 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Suzuki Swift. (108 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 1986 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Swift |
Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.5 mm |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2250 mm |