1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Life weights approximately 16 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Corolla | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Corolla | Life |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2370 mm |
