2005 Honda Life vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Seat 1400 (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Seat 1400 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Seat 1400 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Seat 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1961 Seat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 Seat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Life | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 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 | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
