1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 760 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
Model | Mangusta | Life |
Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 531 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |