1955 Austin A 55 vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 265 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.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Austin A 55. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1955 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 55 | Life |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
