2004 Honda Life vs. 2002 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Suzuki Liana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Suzuki Liana would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Suzuki Liana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Suzuki Liana (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Liana should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 344 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 2002 Suzuki Liana. 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, 2002 Suzuki Liana (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Suzuki Liana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2002 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Life | Liana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2490 mm |
