1974 Honda Life vs. 1994 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1994 Honda Prelude is newer by 20 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Prelude weights approximately 745 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, 1994 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 1994 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
