1974 Honda Life vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 830 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 Porsche Boxter 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 Porsche Boxter 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 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Life | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 279 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2475 mm |
