2000 Honda Life vs. 2001 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 523 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 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. 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, 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Life | 2001 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Life | Beetle |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |