1980 Dodge Omni vs. 1973 Honda Life
To start off, 1980 Dodge Omni is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Dodge Omni (65 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Omni should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Omni weights approximately 510 kg more than 1973 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, 1980 Dodge Omni (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Omni will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Omni | 1973 Honda Life | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Omni | Life |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |
