1997 Honda Life specifications

1997 Honda Life data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater hatchback
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2330 mm 91.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1225 mm 48.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1225 mm 48.2 inches
Length 3295 mm 129.7 inches
Width 1395 mm 54.9 inches
Height 1575 mm 62 inches
Ground clearance 155 mm 6.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.41
Kerb weight 750 kg 1653 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 30 litres 6.6 [7.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Honda
Engine code E07A
Cylinders Straight 3
Capacity 0.7 litre
656 cc
(40.032 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 66 × 64 mm
2.6 × 2.52 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.03
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(JIS net)
47.7 PS (47 bhp) (35 kW)
at 6300 rpm
maximum torque
(JIS net)
57 Nm (42 ft·lb) (5.8 kgm)
at 5500 rpm
Specific output
(JIS net)
53.4 kW/litre
72.6 ps/litre
71.6 bhp/litre
1.17 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(JIS net)
86.89 Nm/litre
1.05 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.8:1
Fuel system Honda PGM-Fi fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1091.9 kPa (158.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 218.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
63.54 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
46.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
62.67 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.4 kg/kW
35.74 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.ARB.
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 155/70 R 12 73S
Tyres rear 155/70 R 12 73S
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.89
Final drive ratio 4.87
general
Carfolio.com ID165770
Production total
Model code E-JA4
RAC rating 8.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 Honda Life added 2007-12-04.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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