1975 Honda Life vs. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 36 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 2011 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
