2004 Honda Life vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, 2006 Rover 75 is newer by 2 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 75 weights approximately 746 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 2006 Rover 75. 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, 2006 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 2006 Rover 75 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. 2006 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2006 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Life | 75 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |
