2003 Honda Life vs. 1980 Suzuki SJ 410
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Suzuki SJ 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 would be higher. At 970 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Suzuki SJ 410. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1980 Suzuki SJ 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Honda Life.
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, 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Life | SJ 410 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2040 mm |
