1974 Honda Life vs. 2003 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2003 Toyota Yaris is newer by 29 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 998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Yaris (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 340 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.
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, 2003 Toyota Yaris (93 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 2003 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
