1959 DKW F 93 vs. 1975 Honda Life
To start off, 1975 Honda Life is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 896 cc (3 cylinders), 1959 DKW F 93 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 DKW F 93 (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 DKW F 93 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 DKW F 93 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1975 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1959 DKW F 93 (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 DKW F 93 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1959 DKW F 93 | 1975 Honda Life | |
Make | DKW | Honda |
Model | F 93 | Life |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 896 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 50.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2090 mm |