1997 Honda Life vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram is newer by 13 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1747 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Dodge Ram (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life. 2010 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Life | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Honda | Dodge |
Model | Life | Ram |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3560 mm |