1971 Honda Life vs. 1992 Volvo 850
To start off, 1992 Volvo 850 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 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1992 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volvo 850 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volvo 850 weights approximately 840 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 1992 Volvo 850 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 1992 Volvo 850. 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, 1992 Volvo 850 (221 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1992 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1992 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Life | 850 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2670 mm |
