2004 Honda Life vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Corolla (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 285 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1993 Toyota Corolla (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
