1972 Honda Life vs. 2010 Audi Q7
To start off, 2010 Audi Q7 is newer by 38 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), 2010 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q7 (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1855 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 2010 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q7 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, 2010 Audi Q7 (360 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life. 2010 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 1972 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1972 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 2010 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Life | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
