1997 Honda Life vs. 1970 Volvo 145
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 145 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 145 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Volvo 145. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life 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, 1970 Volvo 145 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 1970 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Life | 145 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
