2001 Honda Life vs. 1977 Honda Accord

To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Honda Accord weights approximately 100 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Honda Life 1977 Honda Accord
Make Honda Honda
Model Life Accord
Year Released 2001 1977
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
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 80 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 58 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 890 kg
Vehicle Length 3410 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2390 mm