1974 Honda Life vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 34 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 630 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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 57 L |
