1998 Honda Life vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R (221 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 1480 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.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz R (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 2005 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Life | R |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 511 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3220 mm |