1972 Honda Life vs. 2003 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Korando is newer by 31 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life.
Because 2003 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 2003 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Life | Korando |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
