1975 Honda Life vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 32 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 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 985 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, 2007 Peugeot 407 (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda Life | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Life | 407 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |