2003 Honda Life vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, 2007 Proton Gen is newer by 4 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Proton Gen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Proton Gen (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Proton Gen should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Proton Gen. 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, 2007 Proton Gen (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Proton Gen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2007 Proton Gen 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. 2007 Proton Gen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 2007 Proton Gen | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Life | Gen |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
