1997 Honda Life vs. 1973 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Spitfire (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 10 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Triumph Spitfire (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 1973 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | Life | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2110 mm |
