2001 Honda Life vs. 1996 Peugeot 806
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot 806. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot 806 would be higher. At 2,086 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 806 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 806 (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 806 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 795 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Peugeot 806. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1996 Peugeot 806 (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 806 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 1996 Peugeot 806 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Life | 806 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
