1974 Honda Life vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (235 HP) has 206 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 1191 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am has automatic transmission and 1974 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1974 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Life | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2570 mm |
