1971 Honda Life vs. 1994 Mercury Capri
To start off, 1994 Mercury Capri is newer by 23 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Capri (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Capri weights approximately 590 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, 1994 Mercury Capri (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1994 Mercury Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1994 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Life | Capri |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2410 mm |
