2005 Honda Life vs. 2006 Hummer H1
To start off, 2006 Hummer H1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Life would be higher. At 6,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Hummer H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hummer H1 (300 HP) has 253 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hummer H1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hummer H1 weights approximately 2114 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, 2006 Hummer H1 (705 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 648 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Hummer H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 2006 Hummer H1 | |
| Make | Honda | Hummer |
| Model | Life | H1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 6604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2904 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3310 mm |
