2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic and 2000 Honda Life were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 370 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Life |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
