2004 Honda Life vs. 1991 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,352 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Lumina (198 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 740 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 1991 Chevrolet Lumina. 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, 1991 Chevrolet Lumina (291 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 1991 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Life | Lumina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
