2000 Honda Life vs. 1984 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volkswagen Passat (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 255 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.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1984 Volkswagen Passat (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1984 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | Passat |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2560 mm |
