1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Wildcat weights approximately 530 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Wildcat | Life |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |
