2000 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daihatsu YRV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daihatsu YRV would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daihatsu YRV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daihatsu YRV (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu YRV should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daihatsu YRV weights approximately 130 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2000 Daihatsu YRV (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu YRV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu YRV | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | YRV | Life |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
