2003 Honda Life vs. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 9 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando (128 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando weights approximately 875 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.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Orlando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando 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. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 2012 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Life | Orlando |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
