2005 Honda Life vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2005 Honda Life and 2005 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,917 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC90 (268 HP) has 221 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 1228 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Volvo XC90 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life. 2005 Volvo XC90 has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Life | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Life | XC90 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2917 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 57 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |