2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 768 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Life |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
