1971 Honda Life vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (240 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1130 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 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 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. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Honda Life | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Life | 500 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |