2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 960 kg more than 2000 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 Dodge Durango (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Durango | Life |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
