2001 Honda Life vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 930 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Rover P5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1962 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Life | P5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2820 mm |
