2009 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki Liana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Liana would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Liana (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Liana should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 231 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Liana.
Because 2004 Suzuki Liana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2009 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2004 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Liana |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |