1971 Honda Life vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 395 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.
Because 1983 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 1983 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1971 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1971 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2410 mm |
