1986 Honda Prelude vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Honda Prelude weights approximately 185 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Prelude | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Prelude | Life |
Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |