2003 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2005 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 545 kg more than 2003 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (250 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Civic | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
