2005 Citroen C6 vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Citroen C6 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C6 (212 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Citroen C6 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 2005 Citroen C6 has automatic transmission and 1971 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1971 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Citroen C6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C6 | 1971 Honda Life | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C6 | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2090 mm |
