1974 Honda Life vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 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 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 914 kg more than 1974 Honda Life.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda Life | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Life | Defender |
Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2498 cc |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 28 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |