1971 Honda Life vs. 2010 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2010 Jeep Compass is newer by 39 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Compass weights approximately 938 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, 2010 Jeep Compass (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 2010 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Life | Compass |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1656 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
