1998 Honda Life vs. 1984 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 656 cc (3 cylinders), 1998 Honda Life is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Suzuki Fronte. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1984 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Life weights approximately 235 kg more than 1984 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Suzuki Fronte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life 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, 1998 Honda Life (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Suzuki Fronte. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 1984 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Life | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2160 mm |
