2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Vamos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Vamos would be higher. Both 2002 Honda Vamos and 2003 Honda Life are equipped with a 656 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Honda Life.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Vamos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Vamos | Life |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
