1971 Honda Life vs. 2008 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2008 Toyota iQ is newer by 37 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 995 cc (3 cylinders), 2008 Toyota iQ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota iQ (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota iQ weights approximately 370 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, 2008 Toyota iQ (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota iQ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 2008 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | iQ |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 32 L |
