2005 Honda Life vs. 2004 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 855 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 2004 Honda Accord. 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, 2004 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Life | 2004 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Life | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |