1981 Audi UR vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Audi UR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Audi UR would be higher. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Audi UR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi UR (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi UR should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Audi UR weights approximately 460 kg more than 2005 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, 1981 Audi UR (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Audi UR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life. 2005 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1981 Audi UR has manual transmission. 1981 Audi UR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi UR | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | UR | Life |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
