2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 GAZ 3111. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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 GAZ 3111 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life. 1997 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2000 GAZ 3111 has manual transmission. 2000 GAZ 3111 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 1997 Honda Life | |
| Make | GAZ | Honda |
| Model | 3111 | Life |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
