2001 Proton Tiara vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Proton Tiara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Proton Tiara would be higher. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Proton Tiara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Proton Tiara (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Proton Tiara should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Life weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Proton Tiara.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Proton Tiara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2001 Proton Tiara (90 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Proton Tiara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2001 Proton Tiara has manual transmission. 2001 Proton Tiara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Proton Tiara | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Proton | Honda |
| Model | Tiara | Life |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |
