1971 Honda Life vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 37 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 2,202 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 1155 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1971 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1971 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Honda Life | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Life | Accord |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2202 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |