2002 Honda Life vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 939 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.
Because 2007 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (343 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | Hilux |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1799 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |