2001 Honda Life vs. 1966 Triumph 1300
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph 1300 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Triumph 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph 1300 (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph 1300 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Triumph 1300 weights approximately 125 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 1966 Triumph 1300. 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, 1966 Triumph 1300 (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 1966 Triumph 1300 | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | Life | 1300 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
