2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+ were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+ (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+ should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+ weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+ 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, 2004 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+. (118 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
