2005 Ford Laser vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Ford Laser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Laser weights approximately 325 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Ford Laser (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Laser | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Laser | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
