2004 Honda City vs. 2001 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki Swift would be higher. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Swift. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda City weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Honda City (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Swift. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 2001 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | City | Swift |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
