1998 Honda Life vs. 1990 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Peugeot 605. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Peugeot 605 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 605 (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 535 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 1990 Peugeot 605. 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, 1990 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 1990 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Life | 605 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
