1972 Honda Life vs. 2005 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Accent is newer by 33 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 1,341 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Accent (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 620 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, 2005 Hyundai Accent (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 2005 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | Accent |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
