1971 Honda Life vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 1971 Honda Life is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar 420G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar 420G would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 1288 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 1966 Jaguar 420G 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 1966 Jaguar 420G. 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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Life | 420G |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
