1995 Ford Explorer vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1214 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Explorer | Life |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
