1997 Honda Life vs. 1993 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 526 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 1993 Plymouth Acclaim. 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, 1993 Plymouth Acclaim (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Life | 1993 Plymouth Acclaim | |
Make | Honda | Plymouth |
Model | Life | Acclaim |
Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 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 | 1316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |