1985 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volkswagen Passat (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 305 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1985 Volkswagen Passat (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Volkswagen Passat | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Passat | Life |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
