1971 Honda Life vs. 1979 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1979 Lancia Delta is newer by 8 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Delta (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Delta weights approximately 420 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Lancia Delta (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1979 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Delta |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2480 mm |
