2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2006 Ford Fiesta 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fiesta (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 320 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.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fiesta | 2003 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Life |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2370 mm |