2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (250 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
