2003 Honda Life vs. 2003 Proton 400
To start off, both 2003 Honda Life and 2003 Proton 400 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Proton 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Proton 400 (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Proton 400 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Proton 400 weights approximately 180 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 Proton 400. 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 Proton 400 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Proton 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Life | 2003 Proton 400 | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Life | 400 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |