1999 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A4 (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi A4 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1999 Audi A4 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A4 | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A4 | Life |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
