2000 Honda Life vs. 2003 Rover City
To start off, 2003 Rover City is newer by 3 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 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Rover City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rover City (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rover City should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rover City weights approximately 250 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 2003 Rover City. 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, 2003 Rover City (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Rover City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 2003 Rover City | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Life | City |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 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 | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
