1971 Honda Life vs. 2002 Honda City
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 31 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 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda City weights approximately 452 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, 2002 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 2002 Honda City | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | City |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2510 mm |
