2000 Honda Life vs. 1965 Simca 1000
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 944 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Life weights approximately 60 kg more than 1965 Simca 1000.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Simca 1000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1965 Simca 1000 (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1965 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Life | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2230 mm |
