1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 would be higher. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 weights approximately 353 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 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. 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, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life. 1997 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
Model | 3000 | Life |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2911 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1143 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 |