1999 Honda Life vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 307 is newer by 6 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 307 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 403 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 2005 Peugeot 307. 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, 2005 Peugeot 307 (147 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 2005 Peugeot 307 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. 2005 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Life | 307 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1193 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
