1973 Honda Life vs. 1998 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Atos is newer by 25 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 999 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Atos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Atos (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Atos should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 307 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, 1998 Hyundai Atos (184 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Atos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 1998 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | Atos |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 35 L |
