2003 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2003 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1995 Suzuki Samurai. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1995 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 540 kg more than 1995 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2003 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 1995 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Accord | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |
