1980 Buick Electra vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 900 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 1980 Buick Electra. 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Life |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
