2004 Honda Life vs. 2004 MCC ForFour

To start off, both 2004 Honda Life and 2004 MCC ForFour were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,124 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 MCC ForFour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 MCC ForFour (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 MCC ForFour should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 MCC ForFour weights approximately 152 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 MCC ForFour. 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 MCC ForFour (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 MCC ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Honda Life 2004 MCC ForFour
Make Honda MCC
Model Life ForFour
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 656 cc 1124 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 47 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 58 Nm 102 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3500 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 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 942 kg
Vehicle Length 3410 mm 3760 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1460 mm


 

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