1973 Honda Life vs. 1993 Lexus LS
To start off, 1993 Lexus LS is newer by 20 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 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lexus LS weights approximately 1325 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 1993 Lexus LS 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 1993 Lexus LS. 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, 1993 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life. 1993 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1973 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1973 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 1993 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Life | LS |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2820 mm |
