2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 250 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Alto.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Alto. (85 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Suzuki Alto | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Alto |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1061 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |