1983 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 958 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1983 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 230 kg more than 1998 Honda Life.
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, 1983 Daihatsu Taft (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Daihatsu Taft | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Taft | Life |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 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 |
