2002 Honda Life vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2003 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Magna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 580 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 2003 Mitsubishi Magna. 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Magna (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2003 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Life | Magna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
