1971 Honda Life vs. 1998 Opel Signum
To start off, 1998 Opel Signum is newer by 27 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Signum (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Signum weights approximately 990 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, 1998 Opel Signum (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1998 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Signum |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2740 mm |
