1999 Honda Life vs. 1976 Holden Torana
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Torana would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Torana (102 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Torana weights approximately 320 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Holden Torana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1976 Holden Torana (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 1976 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Honda | Holden |
| Model | Life | Torana |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
