2002 Honda Life vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 6 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 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 495 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 2008 Toyota RAV4 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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |
