1972 Honda Life vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 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 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1410 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.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda Life | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2370 mm |