1971 Honda Life vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 42 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (328 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1825 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (441 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Life | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2895 mm |
