2001 Honda Life vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 296 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 1975 Porsche 924. 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, 1975 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Life | 924 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
