1973 Honda Life vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 34 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life.
Because 2007 Toyota Tundra 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 2007 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life. 2007 Toyota Tundra 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. 2007 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
