1974 Honda Life vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1975 Lancia Beta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 550 kg more than 1974 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, 1975 Lancia Beta (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Beta |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
