2003 Honda Life vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 5 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), 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy (101 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 338 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 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Life | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Life | Caddy |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2690 mm |