2004 Honda Life vs. 2013 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2013 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 9 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Wrangler (281 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 1150 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, 2013 Jeep Wrangler (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2013 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Life | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4684 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1798 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2946 mm |
