1974 Honda Life vs. 1998 Lancia Zeta
To start off, 1998 Lancia Zeta is newer by 24 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Zeta (145 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 1160 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, 1998 Lancia Zeta (235 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 1998 Lancia Zeta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2830 mm |
