1971 Honda Life vs. 1979 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1979 Zastava 1500 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 1,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Zastava 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 550 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 Zastava 1500 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 Zastava 1500. 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 Zastava 1500 (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1979 Zastava 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1979 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Honda | Zastava |
| Model | Life | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2430 mm |
