2001 Honda Life vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 4 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 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 915 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 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Life | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Life | Sharan |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2850 mm |