1972 Honda Life vs. 1963 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1972 Honda Life is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Rekord weights approximately 480 kg more than 1972 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Opel Rekord 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 1963 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1963 Opel Rekord (122 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 1963 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2650 mm |
