1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 445 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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 Sierra (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Sierra | Life |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2304 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
