1972 Honda Life vs. 1996 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1996 Lancia Dedra is newer by 24 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Dedra (88 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 680 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, 1996 Lancia Dedra (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 1996 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Dedra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |
