1972 Honda Life vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 695 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 Volkswagen Golf (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | Golf |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
