1970 Porsche 914 vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,677 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 914 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Porsche 914. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1970 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1998 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Porsche 914 | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Porsche | Honda |
Model | 914 | Life |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1677 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |