2012 GMC Terrain vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2012 GMC Terrain is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Terrain is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Terrain weights approximately 958 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Terrain. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2012 GMC Terrain (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Terrain will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Terrain | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Terrain | Life |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2370 mm |
