1975 Honda Life vs. 2012 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Kyron (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 1433 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 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2012 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 2012 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Life | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
