1974 Toyota Publica vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,164 cc, 1974 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Life weights approximately 35 kg more than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Publica | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Publica | Life |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 656 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2370 mm |
