2000 Honda Life vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 220 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 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 | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
