1975 Honda Life vs. 1996 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1996 Opel Calibra is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Calibra weights approximately 700 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 1996 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2610 mm |
