1972 Honda Life vs. 1988 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 435 kg more than 1972 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, 1988 Toyota Corolla (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda Life | 1988 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |