2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Forenza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Forenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Forenza (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Forenza should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Forenza weights approximately 155 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.
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, 2005 Suzuki Forenza (178 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki Forenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 1312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
