2006 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1993 Suzuki Samurai. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1993 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Suzuki Samurai 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 Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Suzuki Samurai. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1993 Suzuki Samurai has manual transmission. 1993 Suzuki Samurai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Honda Civic | 1993 Suzuki Samurai | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Samurai |
Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |