2005 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki Forenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Forenza would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki Forenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Forenza (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Forenza should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 85 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Forenza.
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 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Forenza. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Forenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2004 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
