1971 Honda Life vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 35 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 905 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, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Honda Life | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Life | Golf |
Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2580 mm |