2005 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 711 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2005 Honda Accord (287 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
