2002 Honda Life vs. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Zafira (81 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 660 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, 1999 Vauxhall Zafira (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1999 Vauxhall Zafira has manual transmission. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1999 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Life | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
