2009 Acura RL vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2009 Acura RL is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura RL | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | RL | Life |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |