1999 Honda Life vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision is newer by 3 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision weights approximately 685 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision. 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision (530 Nm) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 2002 Mercedes-Benz Vision | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Life | Vision |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3230 mm |
