1972 Honda Life vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 1995 Rover 200 is newer by 23 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 200 weights approximately 585 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, 1995 Rover 200 (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda Life | 1995 Rover 200 | |
Make | Honda | Rover |
Model | Life | 200 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2510 mm |