1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
| Model | 100 | Life |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2370 mm |
