2002 Honda Life vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 8 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 112 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 2010 Ford Explorer 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 2010 Ford Explorer. 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, 2010 Ford Explorer (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Life | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 4.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 85 L |
