2000 Honda Life vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 12 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1205 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Life | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2896 mm |
