2002 Honda Life vs. 1990 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Corrado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Corrado would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volkswagen Corrado (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 230 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Volkswagen Corrado (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1990 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | Corrado |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
