2002 Honda Life vs. 2001 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki Ignis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki Ignis would be higher. At 1,328 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Suzuki Ignis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki Ignis (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Ignis should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki Ignis weights approximately 90 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Ignis (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Suzuki Ignis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2001 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Life | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 41 L |
