2003 Honda Life vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 1501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Simca 1501 (61 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Simca 1501 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1501 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Simca 1501 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Simca 1501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Life | 1501 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
