2004 Honda Life vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1514 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Life | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Life | Touareg |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2304 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |