1993 Honda Concerto vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Concerto weights approximately 175 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Honda Concerto (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Concerto | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Concerto | Life |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
