2002 Honda Life vs. 2004 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2004 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 2 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Ypsilon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lancia Ypsilon (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Ypsilon should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 145 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 2004 Lancia Ypsilon. 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, 2004 Lancia Ypsilon (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2004 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
