2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 811 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Colorado | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 31 L |
