1971 Honda Life vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 405 is newer by 21 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Peugeot 405 (89 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 602 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, 1992 Peugeot 405 (132 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Life | 405 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
