1985 Honda Prelude vs. 1975 Honda Life
To start off, 1985 Honda Prelude is newer by 10 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 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Honda Prelude weights approximately 485 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.
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, 1985 Honda Prelude (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Prelude | 1975 Honda Life | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Prelude | Life |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 50.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |