1971 Honda Life vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 15 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Rekord (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Rekord weights approximately 816 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 1986 Opel Rekord 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 1986 Opel Rekord. 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, 1986 Opel Rekord (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 1986 Opel Rekord has automatic transmission and 1971 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1971 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Opel Rekord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2600 mm |
