2002 Honda Life vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 11 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (184 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 885 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 73 L |
