2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1645 kg more than 2002 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 GMC Envoy (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Envoy | Life |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
