1998 Honda Life vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Toyota Corona (55 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Toyota Corona weights approximately 190 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1961 Toyota Corona (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | Corona |
Year Released | 1998 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |