2005 Honda Life vs. 1993 Peugeot 306
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Peugeot 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Peugeot 306 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 306 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 290 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 1993 Peugeot 306. 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, 1993 Peugeot 306 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1993 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Life | 306 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
