1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 330 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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. 1997 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | 2-Litre | Life |
Year Released | 1948 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |