1994 Rover 200 vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 285 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 1994 Rover 200. 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, 1994 Rover 200 (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2003 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1994 Rover 200 has manual transmission. 1994 Rover 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Rover 200 | 2003 Honda Life | |
Make | Rover | Honda |
Model | 200 | Life |
Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |