2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Life weights approximately 320 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Caterham 7. 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 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2003 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2004 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2004 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 2003 Honda Life | |
Make | Caterham | Honda |
Model | 7 | Life |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2370 mm |