2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Alto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Alto. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 355 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Alto. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Alto |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
