1974 Honda Life vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 530 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 44 L |
