2002 Honda Life vs. 1976 Volvo 260
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 260 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volvo 260 weights approximately 560 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Volvo 260. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1976 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 1976 Volvo 260 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1976 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Life | 260 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
| 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 | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
