1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Life weights approximately 312 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Caterham 7. 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, 1996 Caterham 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1999 Honda Life | |
Make | Caterham | Honda |
Model | 7 | Life |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2370 mm |