1999 Honda Life vs. 2010 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 11 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Caddy (101 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 1517 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 2010 Volkswagen Caddy. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Caddy (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 2010 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | Caddy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2690 mm |
