1999 Holden Berlina vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 850 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Holden Berlina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Holden Berlina (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Berlina | Life |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
