2004 Honda Life vs. 1996 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Ballade (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Ballade weights approximately 300 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 1996 Honda Ballade. 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, 1996 Honda Ballade (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Life | 1996 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Life | Ballade |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |