1998 Honda Life vs. 1998 Suzuki X90
To start off, both 1998 Honda Life and 1998 Suzuki X90 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Suzuki X90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Suzuki X90 (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Suzuki X90 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Suzuki X90 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. 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, 1998 Suzuki X90 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Suzuki X90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 1998 Suzuki X90 | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Life | X90 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2210 mm |