1973 Honda Life vs. 2008 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Liana is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki Liana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Suzuki Liana (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Liana should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 990 kg more than 1973 Honda Life. 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 Suzuki Liana (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Liana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 2008 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Life | Liana |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
