2001 Honda Life vs. 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2001 Honda Life and 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 890 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Life | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
