2001 Honda Life vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 820 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 2002 Vauxhall Omega. 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, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (306 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Life | Omega |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
