1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 720 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 2000 Honda Life | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Lumina | Life |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2370 mm |