1974 Honda Life vs. 2013 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2013 Jeep Patriot is newer by 39 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Patriot (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 921 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 2013 Jeep Patriot 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, 2013 Jeep Patriot 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, 2013 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 2013 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Life | Patriot |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1664 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
