1989 Audi 100 vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 100 (118 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 100 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Audi 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1989 Audi 100 (266 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | 100 | Life |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2460 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
