2002 Honda Life vs. 2005 Noble M12
To start off, 2005 Noble M12 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Noble M12 weights approximately 260 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 2005 Noble M12. 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, 2005 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2005 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Honda | Noble |
| Model | Life | M12 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
