2004 Honda Life vs. 1981 Ford Laser

To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Laser weights approximately 2 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1981 Ford Laser (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 1981 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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