2003 Honda Life vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2003 Honda Life and 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 645 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 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK (271 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Life | 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Life | SLK |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |