1971 Honda Life vs. 1989 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1989 Opel Corsa is newer by 18 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 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Opel Corsa (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Opel Corsa weights approximately 280 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, 1989 Opel Corsa (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1989 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Honda Life | 1989 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Life | Corsa |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |