1998 Toyota Corolla vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, both 1998 Toyota Corolla and 1998 Honda Life were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Corolla (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 370 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 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Corolla (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Toyota Corolla | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Corolla | Life |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |