2003 Honda Life vs. 2004 Opel Astra
To start off, 2004 Opel Astra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Astra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Astra weights approximately 535 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 2004 Opel Astra. 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, 2004 Opel Astra (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 2004 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Astra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
