2003 Honda Life vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 540 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 2012 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |
