2003 Honda Life vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 10 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1044 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Life | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2003 | 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 | 47 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3246 mm |