1971 Honda Life vs. 1985 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 205 is newer by 14 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 1,773 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 205 (335 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 450 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 1985 Peugeot 205 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Peugeot 205 (400 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1985 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Life | 205 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 110 L |
