2001 Honda Life vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Calibra (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Calibra weights approximately 710 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Opel Calibra (280 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Life | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Life | Calibra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |