1972 Honda Life vs. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Lupo is newer by 27 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 1,043 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Lupo (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo weights approximately 480 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, 1999 Volkswagen Lupo (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 1999 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | Lupo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 67.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 34 L |
