2006 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Vitara. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2004 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 (287 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2004 Suzuki Vitara | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Accord | Vitara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 220 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |