2001 Honda Life vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Camry (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 562 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2008 Toyota Camry (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2008 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Life | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | Camry |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |