2002 Honda Life vs. 1999 Daewoo Nubira
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Daewoo Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Daewoo Nubira would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Daewoo Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daewoo Nubira (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Nubira should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Daewoo Nubira weights approximately 446 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.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Daewoo Nubira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1999 Daewoo Nubira (181 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Daewoo Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 1999 Daewoo Nubira has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Daewoo Nubira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1999 Daewoo Nubira | |
| Make | Honda | Daewoo |
| Model | Life | Nubira |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
