1998 Honda Life vs. 2005 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tazz is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,296 cc, 2005 Toyota Tazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tazz (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tazz should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tazz weights approximately 158 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Tazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2005 Toyota Tazz (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Tazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 2005 Toyota Tazz | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Tazz |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1296 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 948 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
