1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1998 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Austin | Honda |
Model | A 90 | Life |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |