2002 Honda Life vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 100 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1981 Honda Accord (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1981 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Accord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
