2003 Honda Life vs. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1825 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Life | 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2850 mm |