1979 Oldsmobile Starfire vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 543 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2001 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire has manual transmission. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
| Model | Starfire | Life |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
