2001 Honda Life vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 11 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 768 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.
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, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2012 Toyota RAV4 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. 2012 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2659 mm |
