2004 Honda Life vs. 2009 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda HR-V is newer by 5 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda HR-V (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda HR-V weights approximately 467 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, 2009 Honda HR-V (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Life | 2009 Honda HR-V | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Life | HR-V |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |