2005 Honda Life vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 330 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 1980 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Life | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 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 | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
