2003 Honda Life vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Carina weights approximately 280 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life 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, 1986 Toyota Carina (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Carina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
