1984 BMW 318 vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1984 BMW 318 is newer by 13 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 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 318 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 318 weights approximately 510 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 1984 BMW 318 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 1984 BMW 318. 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, 1984 BMW 318 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 318 | 1971 Honda Life | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 318 | Life |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1000 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2090 mm |
