1974 Honda Life vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 36 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 905 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 2010 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Life | 118 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
