2002 Honda Life vs. 1989 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Vauxhall Astra would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Vauxhall Astra (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 40 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 1989 Vauxhall Astra. 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, 1989 Vauxhall Astra (85 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1989 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Life | Astra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
