2004 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Suzuki Liana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Suzuki Liana would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Suzuki Liana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Suzuki Liana (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Liana should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 136 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Liana.
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 Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Liana. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Liana. 2002 Suzuki Liana has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Suzuki Liana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2002 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Liana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
