2002 Honda Life vs. 1962 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Honda Life.
Because 1962 Skoda Felicia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Skoda Felicia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Honda Life (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1962 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Life | Felicia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 30 L |
