2002 Honda Life vs. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 10 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 877 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 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Life | Equinox |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 71 L |
