2004 Honda Life vs. 1982 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Prelude weights approximately 100 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 1982 Honda Prelude. 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, 1982 Honda Prelude (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 1982 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2330 mm |
