2004 Honda Life vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 620 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (220 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Life | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2490 mm |
