1975 Honda Life vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1978 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Life would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1975 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Avanti Avanti 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 1978 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life. 1978 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1975 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1975 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda Life | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Honda | Avanti |
Model | Life | Avanti |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 6568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2780 mm |