1973 Honda Life vs. 1989 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 1989 Vauxhall Astra is newer by 16 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Vauxhall Astra (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 460 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, 1989 Vauxhall Astra (103 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1989 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 1989 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Life | Astra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2530 mm |
