1998 Honda Life vs. 1987 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Celica (148 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Celica weights approximately 495 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 1987 Toyota Celica. 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, 1987 Toyota Celica (180 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 1987 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | Celica |
Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |