2000 Suzuki Vitara vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, both 2000 Suzuki Vitara and 2000 Honda Life were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Suzuki Vitara (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 440 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Suzuki Vitara (138 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2000 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2000 Suzuki Vitara has manual transmission. 2000 Suzuki Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Suzuki Vitara | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Suzuki | Honda |
| Model | Vitara | Life |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2370 mm |
