1987 Chevrolet Celebrity vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity weights approximately 570 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Celebrity | Life |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2370 mm |
