2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Alto is newer by 4 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Alto. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 395 kg more than 2012 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 (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 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 2012 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Suzuki Alto | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Alto |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |