2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 8,127 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (325 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 2194 kg more than 2003 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 Chevrolet Avalanche (606 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Avalanche | Life |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8127 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 606 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2984 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2370 mm |
