2004 Honda Life vs. 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT weights approximately 930 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT (416 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Life | 3000GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 416 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
