2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (146 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 560 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (210 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Cobalt | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
