2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1539 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.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (576 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2003 Honda Life | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Touareg | Life |
Year Released | 2011 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2329 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2370 mm |