2001 Honda Life vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, 2005 Volvo V50 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V50 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo V50. 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 Volvo V50 (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Life | V50 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 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 Length | 3410 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
