1971 Honda Life vs. 1972 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1972 Steyr Haflinger 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 643 cc (2 cylinders), 1972 Steyr Haflinger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Honda Life (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1972 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Steyr Haflinger weights approximately 164 kg more than 1971 Honda Life.
Because 1972 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 Steyr Haflinger (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1972 Steyr Haflinger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1972 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Honda | Steyr |
| Model | Life | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 1510 mm |
