1986 Audi 200 vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Audi 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Audi 200 would be higher. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1986 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Audi 200 weights approximately 690 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 1986 Audi 200. 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, 1986 Audi 200 (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 200 | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | 200 | Life |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
