2002 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 239 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 2002 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, 2002 Honda Civic (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2005 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
