1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 830 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Avanti Avanti | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Avanti | Honda |
| Model | Avanti | Life |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |
