1971 Honda Life vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 36 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 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 584 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 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 2007 Toyota Highlander 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. 2007 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2720 mm |
