1971 Honda Life vs. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 672 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 Jetta (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Jetta | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2580 mm |
