1973 Honda Life vs. 1983 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 205 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life would be higher. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 205 (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 254 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, 1983 Peugeot 205 (67 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 1983 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Life | 205 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 62 mm |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2430 mm |
