2004 Honda Life vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 344 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 1989 Honda Accord. 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, 1989 Honda Accord (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
