1971 Honda Life vs. 1995 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1995 Opel Calibra 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Calibra weights approximately 700 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Opel Calibra (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1995 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2610 mm |
