2001 Honda Life vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 260 weights approximately 560 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 1978 Volvo 260. 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, 1978 Volvo 260 (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Life | 260 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
