1971 Honda Life vs. 1981 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1981 Suzuki Cervo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 539 cc (3 cylinders), 1981 Suzuki Cervo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Honda Life (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Suzuki Cervo weights approximately 45 kg more than 1971 Honda Life.
Because 1981 Suzuki Cervo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Suzuki Cervo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Suzuki Cervo (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1981 Suzuki Cervo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1981 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Life | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2040 mm |
