1978 Daihatsu Taft vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 2,530 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Taft (62 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Taft should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 395 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1978 Daihatsu Taft (150 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2000 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1978 Daihatsu Taft has manual transmission. 1978 Daihatsu Taft will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Taft | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Taft | Life |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2370 mm |
