2005 Honda HR-V vs. 1994 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. Both 2005 Honda HR-V and 1994 Suzuki Vitara are equipped with a 1,590 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda HR-V weights approximately 319 kg more than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Honda HR-V (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Suzuki Vitara. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 1994 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | HR-V | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1309 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
