1998 Honda Life vs. 1995 Rover 416i
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 416i. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 416i would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 416i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 416i (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 416i should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 416i weights approximately 345 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 1995 Rover 416i. 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, 1995 Rover 416i (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 416i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 1995 Rover 416i | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Life | 416i |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1135 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 |
