2012 GMC Sierra vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 10 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1874 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, 2012 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Sierra | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Sierra | Life |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 353 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2664 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 50 L |
