1973 Honda Life vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Korando is newer by 37 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1375 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.
Because 2010 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Life | Korando |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
