2002 Honda Life vs. 2004 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2004 Seat Ibiza 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 1,196 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Ibiza (63 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 155 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, 2004 Seat Ibiza (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Ibiza 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 | 2004 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Life | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |
