1971 Honda Life vs. 1995 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, 1995 Hyundai Lantra is newer by 24 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Hyundai Lantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Hyundai Lantra (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 570 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, 1995 Hyundai Lantra (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1995 Hyundai Lantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1995 Hyundai Lantra | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | Lantra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2510 mm |
