1999 Honda Life vs. 2001 Rover 25
To start off, 2001 Rover 25 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,119 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rover 25 (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rover 25 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Rover 25. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2001 Rover 25 (95 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 2001 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Life | 25 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1119 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
