1997 Honda Life vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 200 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Rover 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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 Rover 200 (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 1996 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Life | 200 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
