1990 Pontiac 6000 vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac 6000 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 626 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.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Pontiac 6000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1990 Pontiac 6000 (248 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Pontiac 6000 | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Pontiac | Honda |
| Model | 6000 | Life |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
