1972 Honda Life vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 1730 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 BMW X6 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 BMW X6 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 BMW X6 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life. 2010 BMW X6 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 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Life | X6 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |
