1961 Vauxhall Velox vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Vauxhall Velox (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Vauxhall Velox should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 445 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Vauxhall Velox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1961 Vauxhall Velox (201 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Vauxhall Velox | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Honda |
| Model | Velox | Life |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2651 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2370 mm |
