1983 Toyota Corolla vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 105 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Corolla (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Corolla | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Corolla | Life |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
