1974 Honda Life vs. 1975 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volkswagen Passat (75 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 410 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 Volkswagen Passat (114 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1975 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 1975 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | Passat |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
