2007 Acura RL vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2007 Acura RL is newer by 5 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura RL weights approximately 785 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, 2007 Acura RL (348 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RL | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | RL | Life |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |