1981 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 1090 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 1981 Buick Estate. 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Estate | 2001 Honda Life | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Estate | Life |
Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |