2002 Honda Life vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is newer by 3 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (102 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo weights approximately 505 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Life | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 54 L |
