2005 Honda Life vs. 1992 Volkswagen Vento
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Volkswagen Vento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Volkswagen Vento would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Volkswagen Vento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volkswagen Vento (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volkswagen Vento should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volkswagen Vento weights approximately 302 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1992 Volkswagen Vento (166 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Volkswagen Vento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1992 Volkswagen Vento | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | Vento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
