1997 Honda Life vs. 1995 Rover 400
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 400 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 400 weights approximately 330 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 1995 Rover 400. 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, 1995 Rover 400 (183 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 1995 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Life | 400 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
