1998 Honda Life vs. 1989 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Vauxhall Astra would be higher. At 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Vauxhall Astra (56 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 225 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Vauxhall Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1989 Vauxhall Astra (105 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 1989 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Life | Astra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
