2001 Honda Life vs. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lamborghini Portofino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lamborghini Portofino would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (225 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino weights approximately 680 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 1987 Lamborghini Portofino. 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, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Portofino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 1987 Lamborghini Portofino | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | Life | Portofino |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3050 mm |
