1999 Honda Life vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 590 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 1977 Holden Kingswood. 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 1977 Holden Kingswood has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Honda | Holden |
| Model | Life | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
