1971 Honda Life vs. 1971 Rover P5B
To start off, both 1971 Honda Life and 1971 Rover P5B were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 1090 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 Rover P5B 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 Rover P5B. 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 Rover P5B (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 1971 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1971 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1971 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1971 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Life | P5B |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2820 mm |
