2004 Honda Life vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 7 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 453 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1380 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 641 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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. 2011 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Life | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Life | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1702 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2896 mm |