2000 Honda Life vs. 1994 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda NSX weights approximately 580 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 1994 Honda NSX. 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, 1994 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1994 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | NSX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2540 mm |
