2005 Honda Life vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 640 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Life | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
