2000 Honda Life vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 11 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1466 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Life | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Life | Touareg |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2893 mm |