1971 Honda Life vs. 1994 Peugeot 106
To start off, 1994 Peugeot 106 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Peugeot 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Peugeot 106 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Peugeot 106 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Peugeot 106 weights approximately 410 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 Peugeot 106 (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1994 Peugeot 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Honda Life | 1994 Peugeot 106 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Life | 106 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2390 mm |