1972 Honda Life vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1984 Lancia Beta is newer by 12 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Beta weights approximately 550 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 1984 Lancia Beta 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 1984 Lancia Beta. 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, 1984 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Beta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |
