2004 Honda Life vs. 2011 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avalon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 850 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 2011 Toyota Avalon. 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, 2011 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 2011 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2011 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2819 mm |
