1999 Honda Life vs. 2007 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 8 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 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Stavic (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 1244 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 SsangYong Stavic (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 2007 SsangYong Stavic 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. 2007 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 2007 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Life | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3010 mm |
