1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 685 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 1969 Dodge Challenger. 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, 1969 Dodge Challenger (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Challenger | Life |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
