2004 Honda City vs. 2011 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2011 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki SX4 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2004 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Suzuki SX4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki SX4 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, 2011 Suzuki SX4 (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda City | 2011 Suzuki SX4 | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | City | SX4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4135 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1605 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2499 mm |