1999 Honda Life vs. 2007 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Alto is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,061 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Alto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Alto (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Alto should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Alto weights approximately 85 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Suzuki Alto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2007 Suzuki Alto (85 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Alto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 2007 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Life | Alto |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
