2005 Honda Life vs. 1990 Mercury Capri
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Capri would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Capri (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Capri weights approximately 320 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 1990 Mercury Capri. 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, 1990 Mercury Capri (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1990 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Life | Capri |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
