2002 Honda Life vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avalon (280 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 680 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, 2000 Toyota Avalon (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2000 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
