1973 Honda Life vs. 1999 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1999 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 26 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 1310 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, 1999 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1999 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 1999 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Life | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2880 mm |
