1998 Honda Life vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 14 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 679 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 2012 Honda Accord. 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, 2012 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 2012 Honda Accord 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. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Accord |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2741 mm |
