1999 Honda Life vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Tacoma (382 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 2005 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Life | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 382 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1796 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3250 mm |