2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (41 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Alto. 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 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (41 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Suzuki Alto | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Alto |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1061 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |