2004 Honda Life vs. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 7 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 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 864 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Life | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |