1973 Honda Life vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 35 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 534 kg more than 1973 Honda Life.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Toyota Yaris (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Life | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | Yaris |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 29 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1024 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 42 L |