2001 Honda Life vs. 1978 Volkswagen Iltis
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volkswagen Iltis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volkswagen Iltis would be higher. At 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volkswagen Iltis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volkswagen Iltis (74 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Iltis should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volkswagen Iltis weights approximately 510 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1978 Volkswagen Iltis (136 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Volkswagen Iltis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 1978 Volkswagen Iltis | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | Iltis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2110 mm |
