1974 Honda 145 vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda 145 would be higher. At 1,433 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Honda 145 (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Honda 145 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Honda 145 weights approximately 64 kg more than 2002 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, 1974 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1974 Honda 145 has manual transmission. 1974 Honda 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda 145 | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | 145 | Life |
Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1433 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |