2002 Honda Life vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 615 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 1978 Holden GTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Holden GTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1978 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Honda | Holden |
| Model | Life | GTS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
