1999 Honda Life vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen CC is newer by 13 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen CC (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 715 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 2012 Volkswagen CC. 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, 2012 Volkswagen CC (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 2012 Volkswagen CC 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. 2012 Volkswagen CC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | CC |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2708 mm |
