2005 Honda FR-V vs. 2006 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Liana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda FR-V (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Liana. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Suzuki Liana (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda FR-V. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Liana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda FR-V | 2006 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | FR-V | Liana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
