1996 Honda Prelude vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Prelude weights approximately 445 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Prelude | 2004 Honda Life | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Prelude | Life |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |