Honda Life 1.0 Minivan Japan Standard, Configuration (Basic)
| Volume | 0.4 l |
| Power | 30 hp |
| Fuel type | Gasoline Regular (AI-92, AI-95) |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Front (FF) |
| Number of places | 4 |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Clearance | 165 mm |
| Front tires | 5.00-10-4PR ULT |
| Rear tires | 5.00-10-4PR ULT |
Basic parameters
| Release period | September 1972 — October 1974 |
| Drive type | Front |
| Body type | Minivan |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 4 |
| Engine capacity | 356 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 165 mm |
| Country of assembly | Japan |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Steering wheel position | right |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 2,995 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,295 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,620 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 4 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,080 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 4.400 m |
| Front track width | 1,130 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,110 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 605 kg |
| Maximum load capacity | 300 kg |
| Specific gravity | 20.17 kg/hp |
| Loading height | 490 mm |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 26 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Gasoline Regular (AI-92, AI-95) |
| Engine type | In-line, 2-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 30 hp |
| Maximum power | 22 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 8,000 |
| Maximum torque | 28.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 3.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 6,000 |
| Compression ratio | 8.80 |
| Valve drive | SOHC |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Steering type | Rack and pinion |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 4.7000 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 2.8460 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.8330 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.2720 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 4.8470 |
| Gear selector location | On the floor |
| Main gear | 5.9230 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Dependent, spring |
Tires
| Front wheels | 5.00-10-4PR ULT |
| Rear wheels | 5.00-10-4PR ULT |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
Interior and interior equipment
Additional interior equipment
| Smoker package |
Comfort
Audio systems
| Radio |