2004 Honda Life vs. 2000 Lexus IS
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lexus IS would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lexus IS weights approximately 610 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 2000 Lexus IS. 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, 2000 Lexus IS (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2000 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Life | IS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
