1989 Toyota Cressida vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 787 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Toyota Cressida. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1989 Toyota Cressida (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Toyota Cressida | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Cressida | Life |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
