1956 Isuzu Minx vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 Honda Life.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Isuzu Minx. 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, 1956 Isuzu Minx (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 2004 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1956 Isuzu Minx has manual transmission. 1956 Isuzu Minx will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Isuzu Minx | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Isuzu | Honda |
| Model | Minx | Life |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
