1975 Honda Life vs. 1978 Lancia Megagamma
To start off, 1978 Lancia Megagamma 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 2,484 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Megagamma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Megagamma (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Megagamma should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Megagamma weights approximately 550 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.
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, 1978 Lancia Megagamma (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Megagamma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 1978 Lancia Megagamma | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Megagamma |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2484 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |
