2002 Honda Life vs. 2010 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen T5 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1480 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 2010 Volkswagen T5. 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, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2010 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | T5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
