1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, both 1971 Ferrari 365 GT and 1971 Honda Life were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (364 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1971 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 365 GT | Life |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
