1973 Honda Life vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 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 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life.
Because 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
