1970 Simca 1301 vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Simca 1301 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Simca 1301 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Simca 1301 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Simca 1301 | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Simca | Honda |
| Model | 1301 | Life |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
