2000 Honda Life vs. 1975 NSU Ro 80
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 NSU Ro 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 NSU Ro 80 would be higher. At 2,390 cc, 1975 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 NSU Ro 80 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 NSU Ro 80. 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, 1975 NSU Ro 80 (163 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 1975 NSU Ro 80 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 NSU Ro 80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1975 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Honda | NSU |
| Model | Life | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2390 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2870 mm |
