2002 Audi A4 vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Audi A4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A4 (184 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A4 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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 Audi A4 (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A4 | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A4 | Life |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
