1971 Honda Life vs. 1995 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Polo (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 500 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 Volkswagen Polo (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1995 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | Polo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2410 mm |
