1974 Honda Life vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 33 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 585 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 2007 Honda Accord 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, 2007 Honda Accord 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Accord |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
