1988 Holden Barina vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Barina would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Holden Barina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Barina (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Barina should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Life weights approximately 130 kg more than 1988 Holden Barina.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Holden Barina (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Barina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1988 Holden Barina has manual transmission. 1988 Holden Barina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Barina | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Barina | Life |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2410 mm |
