1997 Honda Life vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 595 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
