1973 Honda Life vs. 1996 Honda CRX
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 23 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda CRX weights approximately 560 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, 1996 Honda CRX (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 1996 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | CRX |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
