1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 670 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Holden Commodore 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 1980 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 1971 Honda Life | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Commodore | Life |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1890 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2090 mm |
