2002 Honda Life vs. 2003 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Omega 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 805 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 2003 Vauxhall Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Vauxhall Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 2003 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | Life | Omega |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |