1975 Honda Life vs. 2008 Toyota Auris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Auris is newer by 33 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 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Auris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Auris (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Auris should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Auris weights approximately 1020 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, 2008 Toyota Auris (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Auris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda Life | 2008 Toyota Auris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | Auris |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 15.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 210 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 | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |