1974 Honda Life vs. 1996 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1996 Opel Corsa is newer by 22 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 973 cc (3 cylinders), 1996 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Corsa (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Corsa weights approximately 490 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, 1996 Opel Corsa (83 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 1996 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 44 L |
