1972 Honda Life vs. 2012 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i20 is newer by 40 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i20 (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i20 should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life.
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, 2012 Hyundai i20 (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 2012 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | i20 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 163 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 Length | 3000 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2525 mm |
