1958 Alvis TD vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alvis TD would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alvis TD (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 635 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 1958 Alvis TD. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TD | 1997 Honda Life | |
| Make | Alvis | Honda |
| Model | TD | Life |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
