2000 Honda Life vs. 1968 TVR Vixen
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 TVR Vixen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 TVR Vixen would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 TVR Vixen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 TVR Vixen (87 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 TVR Vixen should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 TVR Vixen weights approximately 74 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 TVR Vixen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1968 TVR Vixen (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 TVR Vixen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1968 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | Life | Vixen |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2290 mm |
