1974 Honda Life vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1987 Toyota Supra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Supra weights approximately 1067 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Toyota Supra 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 1987 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1987 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda Life | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | Supra |
Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |