1971 Honda Life vs. 1972 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1972 Opel Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Commodore weights approximately 680 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 1972 Opel Commodore 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 1972 Opel Commodore. 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, 1972 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1972 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2670 mm |
