1975 Honda Life vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 31 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 1500 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 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Civic |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
