2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 2005 Honda HR-V and 2005 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda HR-V weights approximately 669 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Alto. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (56 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2005 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | HR-V | Alto |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1309 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
