1973 Honda Life vs. 1983 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1983 Toyota Model F is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Model F (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Model F weights approximately 810 kg more than 1973 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Toyota Model F is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Toyota Model F. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 1983 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Model F |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2240 mm |
