2003 Honda Life vs. 2004 Suzuki Verona
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Verona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki Verona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki Verona (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Verona should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Verona weights approximately 743 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Suzuki Verona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2004 Suzuki Verona (241 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2004 Suzuki Verona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2004 Suzuki Verona has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Suzuki Verona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 2004 Suzuki Verona | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Life | Verona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
