1975 Honda Life vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,588 cc, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 485 kg more than 1975 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2410 mm |
