1997 Honda Life vs. 1980 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 656 cc (3 cylinders), 1997 Honda Life is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1980 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Life weights approximately 100 kg more than 1980 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1997 Honda Life (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Life | 1980 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Life | Jimny |
Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2040 mm |