2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator is newer by 6 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 100 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Equator.
Because 2011 Suzuki Equator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Suzuki Equator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Suzuki Equator (171 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2011 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Equator |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 171 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |