1971 Honda Life vs. 1989 Volvo 460
To start off, 1989 Volvo 460 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 460 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 460 weights approximately 566 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 Volvo 460 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1989 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Life | 460 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| 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 | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
