1972 Honda Life vs. 1972 Moretti 127
To start off, both 1972 Honda Life and 1972 Moretti 127 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Moretti 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Moretti 127 (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Moretti 127 should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Moretti 127 weights approximately 220 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.
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, 1972 Moretti 127 (63 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Moretti 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda Life | 1972 Moretti 127 | |
Make | Honda | Moretti |
Model | Life | 127 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 63.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2460 mm |