2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 235 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Jimny 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, 2005 Honda Civic (160 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Jimny. (104 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 16.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
