1971 Honda Life vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life.
Because 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 3590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 79 L |
