2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (126 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 640 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (177 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Suzuki | Honda |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |
