2003 Honda City vs. 2005 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda City would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 145 kg more than 2003 Honda City.
Because 2005 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda City | 2005 Suzuki Samurai | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | City | Samurai |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |