1975 Honda Life vs. 1989 Volvo 440
To start off, 1989 Volvo 440 is newer by 14 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 440 (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 440 weights approximately 535 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, 1989 Volvo 440 (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 1989 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Life | 440 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 48 L |
