2002 Honda Life vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1217 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 2013 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Tundra (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 100 L |
