1972 Honda Life vs. 1983 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1983 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 470 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 1983 Pontiac 1000 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 1983 Pontiac 1000. 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, 1983 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 1983 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Life | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2400 mm |
