1975 Honda Life vs. 1996 Seat Inca Kombi
To start off, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi 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 1,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Inca Kombi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Seat Inca Kombi weights approximately 545 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, 1996 Seat Inca Kombi (108 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Seat Inca Kombi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda Life | 1996 Seat Inca Kombi | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Life | Inca Kombi |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1035 kg |