2003 Honda Life vs. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 7 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 680 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.
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, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Life | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
