2004 Honda Life vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 360 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 1998 Porsche 911. 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Life | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Life | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 537 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2280 mm |