2003 Honda Life vs. 2000 Saturn L
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Saturn L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Saturn L would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saturn L (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Saturn L weights approximately 654 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Saturn L. 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, 2000 Saturn L (257 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Saturn L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2000 Saturn L has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Saturn L will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 2000 Saturn L | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | Life | L |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
