1971 Honda Life vs. 1988 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1988 Opel Vectra is newer by 17 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Vectra (81 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Vectra weights approximately 535 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, 1988 Opel Vectra (125 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1988 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2740 mm |
