1972 Honda Life vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 416 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 1100 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.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 592 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Life | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
