2003 Honda Life vs. 1987 Porsche 928
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 928 weights approximately 740 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 1987 Porsche 928. 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, 1987 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 1987 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Life | 928 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
