1982 Audi 80 vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Audi 80 would be higher. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1982 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Audi 80 (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Audi 80 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Audi 80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1982 Audi 80 (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Audi 80 | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | 80 | Life |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
