1998 Honda Life vs. 1994 Opel Tigra
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Opel Tigra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Opel Tigra would be higher. At 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Opel Tigra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Tigra (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Tigra weights approximately 320 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 1994 Opel Tigra. 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, 1994 Opel Tigra (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1994 Opel Tigra has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Opel Tigra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 1994 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Life | Tigra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |