2004 Chrysler Neon vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, both 2004 Chrysler Neon and 2004 Honda Life were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Neon (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Neon should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Neon weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Chrysler Neon (155 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Neon | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Neon | Life |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2370 mm |
