1975 Honda Life vs. 1978 Opel Rekord

To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord 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 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (100 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 630 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 Opel Rekord 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 Opel Rekord. 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 Opel Rekord (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Honda Life 1978 Opel Rekord
Make Honda Opel
Model Life Rekord
Year Released 1975 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 356 cc 1978 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 30 HP 100 HP
Torque 28 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 6000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 67 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 50.6 mm 69.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 490 kg 1120 kg
Vehicle Length 3000 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1300 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2090 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 65 L


 

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