2002 Honda Life vs. 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (30 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Honda Life.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (77 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1957 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Life | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
