1997 Honda Life vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 1570 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.
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, 2012 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Life | LS |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3091 mm |
