1971 Honda Life vs. 1981 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1981 Peugeot 505 is newer by 10 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 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 810 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 1981 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 1981 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, 1981 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Life | 505 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2910 mm |
