2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 19 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, 1983 Toyota Starlet (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 210 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Starlet has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Starlet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Vamos | Starlet |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 40 L |
