2007 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
