2004 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 4 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (105 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 305 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (146 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 56 L |