2004 Honda Life vs. 2001 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki Aerio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki Aerio would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Suzuki Aerio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki Aerio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Aerio should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki Aerio weights approximately 340 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Suzuki Aerio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2001 Suzuki Aerio (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Suzuki Aerio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2001 Suzuki Aerio | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Life | Aerio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2490 mm |
