1997 Honda Life vs. 2002 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2002 Peugeot 307 is newer by 5 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Peugeot 307 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 610 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 2002 Peugeot 307. 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, 2002 Peugeot 307 (204 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2002 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Life | 307 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
