1971 Honda Life vs. 1981 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1981 Plymouth Horizon 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 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 510 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, 1981 Plymouth Horizon (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1981 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Honda Life | 1981 Plymouth Horizon | |
Make | Honda | Plymouth |
Model | Life | Horizon |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2530 mm |