1971 Honda Life vs. 1994 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1994 Toyota Camry is newer by 23 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Camry (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Camry weights approximately 945 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 Toyota Camry (131 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Honda Life | 1994 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | Camry |
Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2650 mm |