1975 Honda Life vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 31 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (221 HP) has 191 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 795 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.
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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| 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 | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
