1997 Honda Life vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover 3500 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 641 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 Rover 3500. 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 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Life | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2820 mm |
