1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 957 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Life weights approximately 25 kg more than 1984 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1984 Ford Fiesta (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Fiesta 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:
1984 Ford Fiesta | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Life |
Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |