2004 Honda Life vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, 2012 Audi Q3 is newer by 8 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q3 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life.
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, 2012 Audi Q3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Life | Q3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
