1975 Honda Life vs. 2005 Rover Streetwise
To start off, 2005 Rover Streetwise is newer by 30 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover Streetwise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover Streetwise (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover Streetwise should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover Streetwise weights approximately 620 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, 2005 Rover Streetwise (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Rover Streetwise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 2005 Rover Streetwise | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Life | Streetwise |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
