1975 Honda Life vs. 2012 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Equus is newer by 37 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Equus (429 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 1563 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 2012 Hyundai Equus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Hyundai Equus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Hyundai Equus (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life. 2012 Hyundai Equus has automatic transmission and 1975 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1975 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Hyundai Equus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 2012 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | Equus |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5159 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 3045 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 77 L |
