2001 Honda Life vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 3 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Bora (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 565 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 2004 Volkswagen Bora. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Bora (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2004 Volkswagen Bora has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volkswagen Bora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Life | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Life | Bora |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |