1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 17 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 220 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 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2001 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 2001 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Sierra | Life |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |