2000 Honda Life vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 510 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 1978 Porsche 930. 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Life | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Life | 930 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |