1971 Honda Life vs. 1971 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1971 Honda Life and 1971 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morgan 4 weights approximately 170 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 Morgan 4 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 Morgan 4. 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 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Honda Life | 1971 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Honda | Morgan |
Model | Life | 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2450 mm |