2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Swift. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 181 kg more than 2004 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 Suzuki Swift (170 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (133 Nm). This means 2004 Suzuki Swift will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Swift |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1226 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |