2002 Honda Life vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Carina weights approximately 210 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1986 Toyota Carina (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Carina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
