1985 Dodge Daytona vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Dodge Daytona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Dodge Daytona would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Daytona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Daytona (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Daytona should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Daytona weights approximately 435 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Dodge Daytona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1985 Dodge Daytona (184 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Daytona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Daytona | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Daytona | Life |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
