2001 Toyota Avensis vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Toyota Avensis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Avensis (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 670 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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 Toyota Avensis (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Toyota Avensis | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Avensis | Life |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |