1971 Honda Life vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 34 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Corsa weights approximately 691 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, 2005 Opel Corsa (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1181 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 44 L |
