1988 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 134 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 1988 Morgan Plus 4. 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, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2001 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1988 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Morgan Plus 4 | 2001 Honda Life | |
Make | Morgan | Honda |
Model | Plus 4 | Life |
Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |