1971 Honda Life vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 365 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Honda Life | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | Corolla |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2340 mm |