2001 Toyota Pod vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Toyota Pod is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Pod is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Pod weights approximately 154 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Pod. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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 Pod (430 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Pod | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Pod | Life |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
