2005 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 520 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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 Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1997 Honda Life | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
