1979 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1040 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Blazer | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Blazer | Life |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4091 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |