1974 Honda Life vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 5 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 1,238 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 370 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Life | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2350 mm |
