1975 Honda Life vs. 2007 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Ignis is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Ignis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Ignis (98 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Ignis should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Ignis weights approximately 595 kg more than 1975 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Suzuki Ignis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Ignis 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, 2007 Suzuki Ignis (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Ignis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 2007 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Life | Ignis |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 41 L |
