2001 Honda Life vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 452 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 1997 Honda Prelude. 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, 1997 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
