1969 Dodge Dart vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,248 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (105 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 565 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Dodge Dart. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dart | Life |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 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 | 1355 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
