2000 Honda Life vs. 1997 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen Gol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen Gol would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Gol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Gol (49 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Gol should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Gol weights approximately 105 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 1997 Volkswagen Gol. 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, 1997 Volkswagen Gol (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Gol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1997 Volkswagen Gol | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | Gol |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
