2003 Honda Life vs. 2006 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2006 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 3 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 1,366 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Ypsilon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Ypsilon (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Ypsilon should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 265 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 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. 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, 2006 Lancia Ypsilon (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 2006 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |
