1971 Honda Life vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 805 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 Peugeot 505 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 Peugeot 505. 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 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Honda Life | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Life | 505 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2750 mm |