2003 Honda Life vs. 1984 Peugeot 604
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 2,847 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 604 (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 630 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Peugeot 604. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1984 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 1984 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Life | 604 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
