1971 Honda Life vs. 2001 Oldsmobile O4
To start off, 2001 Oldsmobile O4 is newer by 30 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), 2001 Oldsmobile O4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Oldsmobile O4 (187 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Oldsmobile O4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Oldsmobile O4 weights approximately 1010 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, 2001 Oldsmobile O4 (255 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2001 Oldsmobile O4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 2001 Oldsmobile O4 | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Life | O4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| 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 | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2720 mm |
