1981 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1981 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1981 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Life |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 31 L |
