1990 Audi Coupe vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Audi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Audi Coupe would be higher. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1990 Audi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Audi Coupe (217 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi Coupe weights approximately 630 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1990 Audi Coupe (315 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Audi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi Coupe | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | Coupe | Life |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
