1971 Honda Life vs. 1999 Rover 25
To start off, 1999 Rover 25 is newer by 28 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 25 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rover 25 weights approximately 540 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, 1999 Rover 25 (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1999 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1999 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Life | 25 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
