1998 Honda Life vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
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 Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 125 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 Corolla. 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 Corolla (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
