2003 Honda Life vs. 1970 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Skoda 110 L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Skoda 110 L weights approximately 15 kg more than 2003 Honda Life.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Skoda 110 L. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1970 Skoda 110 L (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Skoda 110 L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 1970 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Life | 110 L |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2400 mm |
