1974 Honda Life vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 10 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Civic weights approximately 310 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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Civic |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
