2005 Daihatsu Altis vs. 1975 Honda Life

To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Altis is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daihatsu Altis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Altis (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Altis should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daihatsu Altis weights approximately 930 kg more than 1975 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Daihatsu Altis (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Daihatsu Altis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life. 2005 Daihatsu Altis has automatic transmission and 1975 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1975 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Daihatsu Altis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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