1971 Honda Life vs. 1975 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
To start off, 1975 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is newer by 4 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 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jeep Grand Wagoneer should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jeep Grand Wagoneer weights approximately 1240 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 1975 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 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, 1975 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 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, 1975 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1975 Jeep Grand Wagoneer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1975 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Life | Grand Wagoneer |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2800 mm |
