1997 Honda Life vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 10 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 1,423 cc, 2007 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 67 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 2007 Volkswagen Citi. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Citi (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | Citi |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1423 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 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 | 857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
