2002 Honda Life vs. 2013 Lincoln MKS
To start off, 2013 Lincoln MKS is newer by 11 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Lincoln MKS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lincoln MKS (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKS should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lincoln MKS weights approximately 1126 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.
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, 2013 Lincoln MKS (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Lincoln MKS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2013 Lincoln MKS | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Life | MKS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5222 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1565 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
