1973 Honda Life vs. 1992 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile 88 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile 88 (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1973 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Oldsmobile 88 (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life. 1992 Oldsmobile 88 has automatic transmission and 1973 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1973 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Oldsmobile 88 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Life | 1992 Oldsmobile 88 | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Life | 88 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 96.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2820 mm |