2006 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (79 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 994 kg more than 1999 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1999 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Accord | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |
