1998 Honda Life vs. 2001 Honda Life

To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. Both 1998 Honda Life and 2001 Honda Life are equipped with a 656 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.

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, 2001 Honda Life (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Honda Life 2001 Honda Life
Make Honda Honda
Model Life Life
Year Released 1998 2001
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 656 cc 656 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 47 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 57 Nm 58 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 3410 mm 3410 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2370 mm


 

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