1998 Honda Life vs. 2000 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2000 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 815 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Vauxhall Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 2000 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | Life | Omega |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |