1974 Honda Life vs. 2004 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 30 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1361 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.
Because 2004 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 2004 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Life | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
