2000 Honda Life vs. 2008 Dacia Sandero
To start off, 2008 Dacia Sandero is newer by 8 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Dacia Sandero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dacia Sandero (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dacia Sandero should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dacia Sandero weights approximately 321 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 2008 Dacia Sandero. 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, 2008 Dacia Sandero (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Dacia Sandero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Life | 2008 Dacia Sandero | |
Make | Honda | Dacia |
Model | Life | Sandero |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1111 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2600 mm |