2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Swift is newer by 3 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Swift. (91 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Swift weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Suzuki Swift 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, 2008 Suzuki Swift 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 (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Swift. (116 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Swift |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |