2004 Honda Life vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (135 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 572 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 1985 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Life | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
