2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Liana 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Liana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Liana (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Liana should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 63 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Liana.
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, 2007 Suzuki Liana (201 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (119 Nm). This means 2007 Suzuki Liana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Liana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
