2004 Honda Life vs. 2005 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 206 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 206 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 206 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 2005 Peugeot 206. 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, 2005 Peugeot 206 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2005 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Life | 206 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1579 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
