1998 Honda Life vs. 2009 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 11 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. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lada Kalina (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lada Kalina should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 290 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 2009 Lada Kalina. 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, 2009 Lada Kalina (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Lada Kalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 2009 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Life | Kalina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
