1998 Honda Life vs. 2005 Lada 112
To start off, 2005 Lada 112 is newer by 7 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lada 112 (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lada 112 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada 112 weights approximately 260 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 2005 Lada 112. 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, 2005 Lada 112 (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Lada 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 2005 Lada 112 | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Life | 112 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |
