1997 Honda Life vs. 1999 Audi S3
To start off, 1999 Audi S3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Audi S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi S3 (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S3 weights approximately 740 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Audi S3 (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 1999 Audi S3 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Life | S3 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
