1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 332 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.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Austin A 55. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1960 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 55 | Life |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| 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 | 4350 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
