1997 Honda Life vs. 2000 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Passat (151 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 564 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 2000 Volkswagen Passat. 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, 2000 Volkswagen Passat (279 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2000 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | Passat |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
