1972 AMC Matador vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 1 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 994 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 1972 AMC Matador is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 AMC Matador. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 AMC Matador (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1971 Honda Life | |
| Make | AMC | Honda |
| Model | Matador | Life |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2090 mm |
