1999 Honda Life vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Life weights approximately 40 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Toyota Starlet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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 Starlet (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2310 mm |
