1998 Honda Life vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Corolla (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 515 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 2010 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2010 Toyota Corolla (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 2010 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4539 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2601 mm |