1999 Honda Life vs. 1964 Trabant Universal
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Trabant Universal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Trabant Universal would be higher. At 656 cc (3 cylinders), 1999 Honda Life is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Trabant Universal. (30 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant Universal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Life weights approximately 136 kg more than 1964 Trabant Universal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Trabant Universal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1964 Trabant Universal (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Trabant Universal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Life | 1964 Trabant Universal | |
Make | Honda | Trabant |
Model | Life | Universal |
Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2030 mm |