1973 Honda Civic vs. 1973 Honda Life
To start off, both 1973 Honda Civic and 1973 Honda Life were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,168 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda Civic weights approximately 185 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Honda Civic (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1973 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Civic | 1973 Honda Life | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Life |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1168 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 29 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2090 mm |