1997 Honda Life vs. 1984 Honda Accord
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Accord weights approximately 170 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.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1984 Honda Accord (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 1984 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Accord |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
