2001 Toyota RunX vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota RunX would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota RunX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota RunX (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota RunX weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 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, 2001 Toyota RunX (138 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Toyota RunX | 2005 Honda Life | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | RunX | Life |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |