1997 Honda Life vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Land Rover 88 (67 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1997 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Life | 88 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2240 mm |
