1968 Volvo 120 vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo 120 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 120 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Volvo 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1968 Volvo 120 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Volvo 120 | 2004 Honda Life | |
Make | Volvo | Honda |
Model | 120 | Life |
Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |