2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Liana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Liana would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 44 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Suzuki Liana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Liana 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, 2008 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Liana. 2005 Suzuki Liana has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Suzuki Liana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Liana |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |