2005 Honda Life vs. 1982 Maserati 420
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati 420 weights approximately 390 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 1982 Maserati 420. 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, 1982 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1982 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Life | 420 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
